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| The Prodigal Comes Home: My Story of Failure and God's Story of Redemption | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael English
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 79614
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0849901731
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.25092
EAN: 9780849901737
ASIN: 0849901731
Publication Date: April 10, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 Thanks Michael December 29, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This was a very touching read; I admire Michael for sharing his story with us. He's a great talent and I for one hope he continues to use the wonderful God-given gift to inspire all of us! Check out his CD's!
Have kleenex on hand November 7, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My cousin had recommended the book. I have been a big fan of Michael's since the Gaither Vocal Band days. I was at concerts he described in the book. A real life version of the prodigal son is the most apt description. If it doesn't touch your heart, you need help.
 Totally unexpected! September 8, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was surprised and disappointed when I heard the news about Michael English's indescretion and how it affected his own life, family, career and those of several others. For years I wondered what was happening to him and where he was spiritually. I saw this book and ordered it for my husband. We sort of read it together.It was brutally honest and very discriptive. I appreciated that aspect so much because it gave the reader a glimpse into how dangerous and far-reaching sinful decisions can be. He went about as low as a person can go...from the top of a career to the slimey bottom. Thankfully there is a wonderful ending which clearly shows the never-ending love of Christ and that He never gives up on us. I'm thankful he decided to write his story.
A painfully honest story of human weakness and Gods forgiveness August 23, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read this book in almost a night. It was an honest account of how Christian music "stars" can fall into the same temptations as secular "stars" do. It was well written and painfully honest. This is a sad yet wonderful account of God's love , patience and forgiveness.
Great book August 2, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think Michael English is a very talented writer and person. I loved seeing his sense of humor come out through the book. It is so evident ("can I get an Amen here?") I think Michael English has more guts than anyone I know! He talked extensively about his past childhood and was very honest about the life of a Christian artist. At one point, he said that many leaders in the church don't question the spirituality (and even if they are Christians) if an artist is on stage singing about the Lord. The fact that he brings this up is so unbelievable in that it is way too often that we idolize the one on stage while we forget they are human. This book definitely needed to be written! I only wish that I had information like this 20 yrs ago when I idolized Christian artists more and thought they were oh, so perfect. It doesn't make me think less of them but it brings to reality that whether it is an artist, a preacher, or missionary, we are all human. What happened to Michael could have happened to anyone of us. While he admits that he may not have been very close to God when all this happened, he did pray for help and I have to think he may be not giving himself enough credit. Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy and GOD allowed Michael to go through this because HE knew the ending. God knew that Michael would allow his story to be written and to help others.
What was really awesome was that he spent considerable time with his upbringing. It really gave light to so much on how he thought and his decisions. There was a real shocker in there for a mom like me who has children.
The only thing I had an issue with and really, it is just a small part and really wish I could have scored this book a 4.7 was the divorce thing. Michael cannot praise his former wife enough and he admits his wrongdoing over and over and is obviously very sorry. However, it didn't work out too bad for him. He winds up marrying a woman who is said to be beautiful and 17 yrs younger than him. What middle aged man wouldn't want that? I know he didn't want that message to come across but I would have liked to see how hard the divorce was. If what happened to him happened to a regular person, I cannot say that it would have worked out so good. God definitely showed Michael English lots of favor and grace in the long run and for that I am grateful. It does give hope. Michael is a good man and I would recommend his book and go to his concerts. I give him credit in being gutsy and bring to light how we idolize the Christian artists. Michael should be commended for this book!
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